The Armada Portrait - ICONS
The Armada Portrait - ICONS
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Published:
30 January, 2020
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Published:
30 January, 2020
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The Armada Portrait is perhaps the most immediately recognisable depiction of Elizabeth I and, arguably, of any British monarch. It captures both the drama of a pivotal moment in Britain's history - the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 - and the majesty of the Tudor monarchy. But while the image it presents is one of assuredness, success and might, the portrait both overstates English power and downplays the real dangers the Armada presented to England and its queen. By understanding the portrait and its symbolism, the history of the Armada and the turbulent Elizabethan age come to life.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781906367688 |
| ISBN10 | 190636768X |
| Number Of Pages | 80 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | National Maritime Museum |
| Format | hardback |
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Christine Riding was formerly Head of Arts at Royal Museums Greenwich. Robert Blyth is Senior Curator of World and Maritime History at Royal Museums Greenwich.